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Red Joan (12A)

Drama

British drama in which an elderly woman recalls her past as a Russian spy.


The critical consensus

Dench captures a sense of Joan's befuddlement and the steely resolve that lies behind the mask. It is a characteristically thoughtful performance, but she is given little time to dig any deeper in a film that fails to find the nail-biting drama in these intriguing real-life events.

**(*)(*)(*)Allan Hunter, The List, 15/04/2019

Despite strong performances from Cookson and Dench, this potentially exciting espionage tale is dreary and forgettable.

**(*)(*)(*)Anon Warmann, Empire Online, 17/04/2019

Trevor Nunn’s film about ‘granny spy’ Melita Norwood aims for The Imitation Game-style spring, but squanders its greatest acting asset.

**(*)(*)(*)Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 17/04/2019

Like its heroine, Red Joan is a film without any clear identity.

***(*)(*)Geoffrey Macnab, The Independent, 19/04/2019

There’s enough spark in the performances to hold the attention; just not enough in the screenplay for it to burn in your mind.

***(*)(*)Peter Callaghan, Review Sphere, 20/04/2019

A bold story delivered safely and without passion.

**(*)(*)(*)Caitlin Quinlan, Little White Lies, 23/04/2019

Where and when?

General release. Check local listings for show times.

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